TORONTO, May 31, 2011 /CNW/ - In an exclusive presentation at Toronto's
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts this afternoon, Shaw Media will reveal the much anticipated 2011/12 Primetime Schedule for Global
TV.

"This is an opportunity to make some strategic additions to our great
programming and create an even more powerful primetime schedule," said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice-President, Content, Shaw Media. "We have the proven performance of established, returning favourites
like Survivor and Glee, now infused with a fresh slate of new shows from across all genres
such as the most anticipated fall drama Prime Suspect and several new additions to our comedy slate including How to be a Gentleman. Without a doubt, Global has the most stable - and competitive -
schedule being offered to viewers this fall."

Global viewers will be happy to see many of their favourites are
returning this fall including Bones, Family Guy, Glee, The Good Wife, House,NCIS, NCIS: LA, The Office, The Simpsons and Survivor. By far the biggest, most dependable lineup in Canada.

Headlining Global's lineup of new acquisitions is Prime Suspect, the must-see drama this fall from director Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom) and starring actress Maria Bello (A History of Violence, ER). Inspired by the U.K. series of the same name, Prime Suspect follows Jane Timoney, the tough-as-nails police detective who doesn't
know when to quit. An outsider who has just transferred to a new,
male-dominated precinct, Jane is forceful, rude and reckless but a
brilliant cop. Ultimately, Jane remains focused, keeping her eye on one
thing - the prime suspect.

Other new compelling dramas joining the Global slate include A Gifted Man starring Patrick Wilson (Insidious, Watchmen) as a renowned surgeon whose world is turned upside down after his
ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle, The King's Speech) dies and begins offering guidance from the afterlife; The Finder, from Bones creator and Canadian Hart Hanson, is a spinoff centered on Walter
Sherman, a former military policeman who can find anything; Canadian
original series The Firm, based on the blockbuster feature film and best-selling novel by
world-renowned author, John Grisham, continues the story of Mitchell
McDeere 10 years after we last saw him; Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) returns to primetime in Ringer, a series about a woman who takes over her estranged twin sister's
identity in order to avoid jail; and finally, The 2-2,which isexecutive produced by Robert De Niro and follows six NYPD rookie cops as
they learn the beat on the streets of Manhattan.

In addition, two established dramas are joining the Global schedule this
fall - Harry's Law and Parenthood. Created by David E. Kelley, Harry's Law follows Harriet (Academy Award® winner, Kathy Bates) as she pursues her new passion in being a criminal
defence lawyer while running her office out of a shoe store. The
critically acclaimed Parenthood is produced by Ron Howard and Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights) and is based on the 1989 film of the same name. Starring Peter Krause
(Six Feet Under), Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) and Dax Shepard (Baby Mama), the series addresses the modern challenges of raising kids in this
post-technological world.

Sure to bring the laughs this fall is one of the season's most talked
about new series, How to be a Gentleman. David Hornsby (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) stars as Andrew Carlson, an etiquette columnist whose devotion to
ideals from a more civilized time has led to a life detached from
modern society. When Andrew's editor, Jerry (Canadian Dave Foley, Kids in the Hall), tells him to put a modern, sexy twist on his column or be fired, he
hires Bert (Kevin Dillon, Entourage) as a life coach in the hopes of learning to be less "gentle man" and
more "real man."

That's not all. Global is serving up five more fresh new comedies,
including Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Inspired by comedian and talk-show host Chelsea Handler's best-selling
memoir, this half-hour comedy is about Chelsea Hanson (Laura Prepon, That '70s Show), a fresh-faced, highly opinionated, single cocktail waitress who loves
to drink; animated series Allen Gregory follows Allen Gregory De Longpre (voiced by Jonah Hill, Superbad), a precocious seven-year-old who leaves the safety of his father's
homeschooling to attend elementary school with children his own age; I Hate My Teenage Daughter stars Emmy® Award winner Jaime Pressly (My Name Is Earl) and Tony Award® winner Katie Finneran (Wonderfalls) as two best friends struggling to raise their teenage daughters; Napoleon Dynamite, based on the hit film and featuring voices from the original cast,this animated comedy continues the adventures of America's most
awesomely awkward teenager; and Happily Divorced focuses on Los Angeles florist Fran (Fran Drescher, The Nanny) as she deals with dating after finding out her realtor husband of 18
years (John Michael Higgins, Kath & Kim) is gay.

Outside the primetime lineup, Global has some key additions this fall
including its newest daytime offering, The Talk. This engaging daytime program features Leah Remini (King of Queens), Sara Gilbert (Roseanne), Sharon Osbourne (America's Got Talent), Holly Robinson Peete (For Your Love), and Julie Chen (Big Brother) all discussing family issues, current events, celebrity gossip and
personal stories. Also coming to Global this fall is the always
hilarious The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Midseason additions to the schedule include new series Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, The Finder, The Firm, Napoleon
Dynamite and The 2-2, as well as returning favourites Bob's Burgers and The Celebrity Apprentice.

Viewers can watch their favourite shows this fall at GlobalTV.com or on their Global Video App, available from the App Store on iPhone,
iPod touch and iPad, or on demand through cable and satellite providers
across the country.